This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: posterone Surnames: DEGONIA, PRUITT, MYERS, CAIN, COURTWAY Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.washington/8110/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Funeral services were held at the New Diggins Church last Wednesday, August 10, (1960) for Mrs. Mary Eliza Degonia. Mrs. DeGonia, 75 years old, died on August 8 at the home of her nephew, Melvin Pruitt, on Mineral Point Rt. One, where she had made her home the past seven months. In 1902 she was married to Peter DeGonia at Bliss, Mo, and they were the parents of seven children. Her husband and the seven children preceded her in death. Surviving are one sister-in-law, Lila Myers, St. Louis; one nephew, Melvin Pruitt, Route One, Mineral Point; two nieces, Ruby Cain, Mineral Point, and Shirley Courtway,. St. Louis, and other relatives. The Rev. Robert DeClue officiated at funeral services, which were at 2 p.m. on August 10. Burial was in the New Diggins Cemetery under the direction of the Sparks Funeral Home. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, August 18, 1960 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: posterone Surnames: CARL, WALLER Classification: marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.washington/8109/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Percy O. Carl, Potosi and Mary M. Waller, Potosi, married August 6 (1960) by Elder Ralph Gibson. Independent Journal, Potosi, Thursday, August 18, 1960 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: posterone Surnames: DODISMAR, STILES Classification: marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.washington/8108/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Walter Dodismar, St. Louis and Ethel Stiles, Potosi, married August 10 (1960) by Rev. Marvin J. Daniels. Independent Journal, Potosi, Thursday, August 18, 1960 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: posterone Surnames: KEY Classification: marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.washington/8107/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Artie E. Key will be observed by an Open House at their home August 28, (1960) from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Friends are invited to attend. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: posterone Surnames: MARLER, JENKINS, GOODSON, GLEASON, WHITE, NIPPER, ANDERSON, GILLIAM, IVES, CAROL Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.washington/8106/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Dora E. Marler, formerly of Washington County, passed away January 29, 1978 in Mt. Clemens, Michigan, at the age of 81 years and 28 days. She was born December 31, 1896 at Palmer, Mo., a daughter of the late George Frank Jenkins and the late Mandy Goodson Jenkins. She was united in marriage to William Marler on October 1, 1916 at Belgrade and two children were born to this union. Mrs. Marler was preceded in death by two brothers, Jim and William Jenkins. Those who remain to mourn her passing from this life are: her devoted husband, William Marler of Mt. Clemens; one daughter, Ollie (Mrs. Orville Gleason of Mt. Clemens; one son, Floyd Marler of Weldman, Mich; six sisters; Cleo White of St. Louis, Ethel Nipper, Suzie Anderson, Blanche Gilliam, Lottie Ives and Maude Carol, all of Belgrade, three brothers; Harry Jenkins of Irondale, Marvin Jenkins and Dewey Jenkins, both of Belgrade; 3 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 1 at Sparks Chapel, Potosi, with Rev. Guy Gillam officiating. Interment was in the Liberty Baptist Cemetery in Belgrade under the direction of the Britton Bros. (Sparks) Funeral Home of Potosi. Independent Journal Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: LFlesher125 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.washington/3645.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The Washington County, MO Cemetery records have her as Hilda Marie 'Sissy' (RIDDLE); 27 Jan 1925-22 Feb 1987; d/o Budd Lloyd & Bertha Mae (RATTY) RIDDLE; w/o 1st Joseph COPELAND and 2nd - 1st w/o John Melvin BOYER 21 Jun 1947. She is buried in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Potosi Larry Flesher Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: TheresaRGriffiths Surnames: O'DELL, GOLDEN, McMENOMY, CHRISTOPHER, WHITENER Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.washington/8105/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Donald "Duck" Eugene GOLDEN married in 1972 to Betty O'DELL she is the daughter of Pauline WHITENER and William Roy O'DELL. Pauline married William Roy O'DELL on December 20, 1938. Pauline married 2nd to Elmer Clarence McMENOMY on October 16, 1947. In Donald GOLDEN's obit it shows he married Betty McMENOMY. Trying to find Betty or her daughter Michelle L. ( Golden ) CHRISTOPHER her husband's name is David. I am hoping they will have old pictures to share and I can share what I know about the lines. If you know them please tell them about my post. Thank You for reading, Theresa ( Rogers ) Griffiths [email protected] Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: TheresaRGriffiths Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.washington/3645.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Did she also marry a COPELAND? I seen a marriage for a Hilda Marie Copeland age 22 who married a John BAYER/BOYER age 21 on June 21, 1947 in Potosi, Washington County, MO. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: posterone Surnames: FOSS, SUMMERS, JONES Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.washington/8104/mb.ashx Message Board Post: George Edward Foss of Potosi, Mo., passed away July 31, 1987, in the General Leonard Wood Army Hospital at the age of 70 years, 9 months and 6 days. He was born October 25, 1916 at Hillsdale, New Jersey, a son of Edna Garrison Foss and the late Harold Foss, Sr. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by one brother, Harold Foss, Jr. George was united in marriage to Freda Summers on July 28, 1945 at Rolla, Mo. He was a Master Sergeant, U.S. Army, retired after some 25 years of service to his country. George also was Administrator of the Potosi Housing Authority for several years. He leaves to survive him his loving and devoted wife of 42 years, Freda Summers Foss of Potosi; his mother, Edna Garrison Foss of Franklin Lake, New Jersey; two sisters, Gladys (Mrs. Kenneth Jones) of Pearl River, New York and Ethel Foss of Franklin Lake, New Jersey; nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends who will sadly miss him. A Memorial Mass was celebrated 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 3, at St. James Catholic Church, Potosi with Father Richard Tillman as Celebrant. Interment was in New Masonic Cemetery, Potosi, under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Potosi. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: posterone Surnames: AYRES, DEAN, BENSON, WILKINSON, SKILES, NEFF Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.washington/8103/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Claude Wendel Ayres, of Cadet Route, son of Golda Ayres Dean and the late Clifford Ayres, was born May 12, 1943, at Potosi, and passed away suddenly in St. Louis on Thursday, December 21, 1967, at the age of 24. He is survived by his wife Carol Sue; his mother, Mrs. Golda Dean; two brothers, Charles William and Carl Willard Ayres; four sisters; Wilma June (Mrs. Joseph Benson), of Mineral Point; Susie Ann (Mrs. John Wilkinson), of Mineral Point; Sally Jane (Mrs. Ronnie Skiles) of Potosi and Barbara of the home, one half-sister, Hester Ayres of Huzzah; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Neff of Belleview and Mrs. Essie Ayres, of Potosi Route. Funeral services were held Sunday, December 24 at the Gum & Son Chapel, Potosi, with the Rev. Johnny Campbell officiating. Interment was in the Berryman Cemetery, under the direction of Gum & Son Service, Potosi. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, December 28, 1967 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: posterone Surnames: LINK, JACKSON Classification: marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.washington/8102/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Link wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, "Ruthie" to Robert (Sonny) Jackson of Stony Point. A May wedding is planned, Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, December 28, 1967 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: posterone Surnames: JENKINS, HEDGCORTH Classification: marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.washington/8101/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mr. and Mrs. Otho Jenkins, of 715 Nicholson Drive, Potosi, are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Sheila Christine, to Eddie Joe Hedgcorth, son of Mr. and Mrs. George M. Hedgcorth, Jr., of Leadwood, Mo. Miss Jenkins is a 1964 graduate of Potosi R-3 Senior High School and is presently attending Southeast Missouri State College, Cape Girardeau. The prospective bridegroom is a 1963 graduate of Leadwood High School, and will graduate from Southeast Missouri State College in January, 1968. Upon graduation, Mr. Hedgcorth will accept a teaching position in Potosi Junior High School. An April wedding is planned. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, December 28, 1967 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: posterone Surnames: FAULKNER, WILSON, SUTTON Classification: birth Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.washington/8100/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mr. and Mrs. Terry Faulkner are announcing the birth of a son, Raymond Lynn, on January 14, 1971. Mr. and Mrs. Faulkner lived at Cadet before he was called into service. Terry has completed advanced individual training and is now stationed at Fort Ord, California, prior to departing for duty in Viet Nam. Mrs. Faulkner is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Wilson, former countians who now live n St. Charles. The paternal grandfather, Mr. Faulkner, lives in Cadet. Great grandparents included Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Sutton, Caledonia and Mrs. and Mrs. Emery C. Wilson, Sr., Potosi. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, February 11, 1971 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: posterone Surnames: REYNOLDS, MURRELL Classification: birth Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.washington/8099/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Reynolds of Springfield are announcing the birth of a son on February 4, 1971. He weighed 6 lbs. 2 ozs. and has been named Todd Bradley. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Ray Reynolds, Polk, Missouri, and Rev. and Mrs. Paul Murrell, Potosi. Mrs. Reynolds is the former Ann Murrell. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, February 11, 1971 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: posterone Surnames: RODERICK, POLITTE, MASSON, SCHEER, SUMMERS, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.washington/8098/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Louis Joseph Roderick of Mineral Point, Missouri, died at the Charles Pfizer Company, Arnault Branch Mill, on February 6, 1971, shortly after going to work. He was born at Tiff, Missouri on November 23, 1909, the son of the late Steve and Martha Politte Roderick and was 61 years, 2 months and 14 days of age at the time of his passing. Mr. Roderick had lived at Mineral Point for the past 45 years. On August 18, 1939, he was united in marriage to Rose Masson of Mineral Point. One daughter was born to this union. Surviving relatives are his wife, Rose of the home; one daughter, Rose Marie, (Mrs. Bob Scheer of St. Louis); four grandchildren: Robert, Donna, Mike and Richard Scheer of St. Louis; one foster-daughter: Marilyn (Mrs. Luther Summers, of Mineral Point); two son-in-laws, Robert Scheer and Luther Summers, one brother, Walter (Red) Roderique of Rt. 1, Cadet, and his mother-in-law, Mrs. Ethel Masson of Mineral Point, sisters-in-law, other relatives and a host of friends. 2 brothers and 1 sister preceded him in death. Louis was a member of the United Methodist Church at Mineral Point. He was a Trustee and member of the Administrative Board of the Church. Chapel Services were held in Don Sparks Funeral Home at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 9th with Rev. Harold Spiva officiating. Interment was in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Potosi, with Don Sparks Funeral Service in charge of all arrangements. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, February 11, 1971 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: posterone Surnames: NASH, LAWSON, DURHAM, KITCHELL Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.washington/8097/mb.ashx Message Board Post: George Edward Nash of Mineral Point departed this life at the Washington Co. Memorial Hospital on February 4, 1971. The son of Leona Pearl Lawson Nash and the late William R. Nash, was born in Mineral Point on Mar.1, 1923, being 47 years, 11 months and 3 days of age at the time of his passing. George Nash professed his faith in the Lord and was a member of the Assembly of God Church, Potosi. He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife, Mary Jane Durham Nash of the home; daughter, Rosalie of Arnold, Mo.; 2 sons: Randolph, Mineral Pt., and Clyde of Independence, Oregon; brother, William of San Bernadeno, Calif., and sister, Mary Kitchell of Mineral Point Rt; his mother, Pearl Nash, 9 grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. 1 brother and 1 sister preceded him in death, as did his father. Funeral services were conducted on Monday, Feb. 8, 1971, 2 p.m. at the Potosi Assembly of God Church with Rev. Roy Bennett officiating. Interment was in the New Diggings Cemetery under the direction of Gum & Son Funeral Home, Potosi, Mo. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, February 11, 1971 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: posterone Surnames: WILSON, PERKINS, FITZWATER, TAYLOR Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.washington/8096/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thomas J. "Tommie" Wilson of Route 2, Potosi, was born on July 3, 1889 in Washington County, a son of the late Asberry and Janie Perkins Wilson, and died at the Washington County Memorial Hospital, Potosi, on February 6, 1971, at the age of 81 years. Mr. Wilson was united in marriage to Emma Fitzwater and to this union 3 children were born. Surviving are: his wife, Emma, of Route 2, Potosi; two sons: Theodore "Ted" Wilson and Haskel "Bud" Wilson, both of St. Louis; a daughter, Lena (Mrs. William) Taylor of Ferguson, Missouri; nine grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Mr. Wilson was a member of the White Oak Grove Baptist Church and a veteran of World War I. Funeral services were conducted from the White Oak Grove Baptist Church on Tuesday, February 9, at 1 p.m. with Elder Ralph Gibson officiating. Interment was held in the Church Cemetery with Don Sparks Funeral Home in charge of all the arrangements. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, February 11, 1971 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: posterone Surnames: MCMAHAN, DECLUE Classification: marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.washington/8095/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mr. and Mrs. Douglas McMahan, of Cadet, are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Bonnie Gail to Ronald Lee DeClue, son of Mrs. Eva DeClue, Rt. 1, Potosi. Mr. DeClue is a 1967 graduate of Potosi High School. Miss McMahan is a 1970-1971 Senior at Potosi High. A June wedding is planned. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, dated Thursday, February 11, 1971 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: thesuperstars1002 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.washington/2185.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: yes i do Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>